Hellenic Museum
Hellenic Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Hellenic Museum is an art and history museum presenting a holistic experience of Greek culture and the contribution it has made, and continues to make, to society today. Inspiring a passion for Hellenic culture, the Hellenic Museum has five permanent exhibitions, including the acclaimed Gods, Myths and Mortals collection on loan from the Benaki Museum, Athens. The Hellenic Museum’s collections span 8,000 years of Greek history, from Neolithic treasures to commissioned contemporary art. As a cultural hub, the Hellenic Museum hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, from the popular Summer Cinema program, to theatre, live music, and lectures. The Museum's hirable courtyard space is home to Sean Godsell's architecturally award-winning M-Pavilion. Housed in the former Royal Mint building, the Hellenic Museum continues to be a prominent cultural destination in Melbourne allowing visitors to immerse themselves in more than 8,000 years of Hellenic art, history and culture.
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- NigelLondon, United Kingdom63 contributionsSmall and beautiful MuseumIf you’ve returned from the Victoria Market disappointed, look no further than this beautifully curated, pocket-sized Museum. Located in Melbourne’s old Mint, the many artefacts are displayed with much care and intelligence in the opulent surroundings of this grand house. I especially enjoyed the Olympic torch exhibition, the collection of Spartan armour, the virtual reality goggles, and the newly commissioned sculpture by Sam Jinks, The Messenger. The staff are friendly and obviously proud of this remarkable little museum. Certainly worth the price of admission, this should be in the top 10 things to see in Melbourne, replacing, perhaps, it’s tatty neighbour, the Victoria market.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 30 October 2023
- afong138Sydney, Australia293 contributionsA wonderful museumA wonderful museum with many interesting & well presented displays. The highlight is the permanent exhibition Heroes & Hoplites - warfare in Ancient Greece which features many exquisite & original helmets & other artefacts. Staff are helpful & friendly.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 November 2023
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,598 contributionsGet an insight into an ancient civilisationHellenic culture dates back to the ancient world, thousands of years ago. The displays at the Hellenic Museum concentrate on aspects of Greek civilization. The artefacts range from statues to utensils. There are many explanatory placards, which keep visitors informed. Anyone interested in the ancient world will be fascinated by the Hellenic Museum.Visited August 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 November 2023
- Ratna_BSBLSSingapore, Singapore268 contributionsInteresting museumWonderful little museum, perfect when one have 2 hours to spare. Location is strategic and easily accessible. Entry fee of Aud 12/p for tourist. Collection is also well presented, mixed between the olds and modern items, including photography, olympic torches with their stories and scuptures. Some scuptures have small inscription, would be good to have a printed version around it. If you visit, have a go at the prophet box outside.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 November 2023
- Paul C2 contributionsDefinitely worth a visit.It is a museum in tow parts: Historic and contemporary art. The historic is very good - we now know far more about the history of Greece and the revolution. The contemporary art exhibitions were the mian reason for the visit - good stuff! recommended.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 April 2024
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,033 contributions
Nov 2022
This museum was the highlight of our visit to Melbourne. It has a display of wonderful artefacts from ancient Greece on 10 year loan from the Fantastic Benaki Museum in Athens. This is terrific stuff to see here in Australia. Then next door they had the outstanding and amazing sculpture of iris, the golden winged messenger of the gods by Sam Jinks. Its setting was very atmospheric and compelling. The building, being the old Mint is a gem and upstairs the exhibits got even better. This museum is one of the best in Australia IMHO.
Written 22 December 2022
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iiivs
Sydney, Australia137 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Beautifully curated selection consisting mostly of privately donated/loaned items, from Greek families. The collection we viewed was displayed chronologically, so we were able to follow a visual timeline of Ancient Greek artefacts. The helmets were a standout, particularly the Illyrian helmets. The museum itself is much smaller than other museums but this is not a negative thing in this case as everything is worth seeing and is carefully displayed. When we visited, there were very few people inside so we were able to take our time and really appreciate what we were seeing. The entry fee was also very reasonable.
Written 8 July 2023
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Mark G
Melbourne, Australia1,752 contributions
Apr 2021
Fairly compact but very interesting Museum. There is an audio visual tour which takes you through one of the collections. I like the Hoplites exhibit upstairs. Glad we went at last. Entry $10 and 2 +2 for the audio tour and headphones (which you can keep).
Written 11 April 2021
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Nigel
London, UK63 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
If you’ve returned from the Victoria Market disappointed, look no further than this beautifully curated, pocket-sized Museum. Located in Melbourne’s old Mint, the many artefacts are displayed with much care and intelligence in the opulent surroundings of this grand house.
I especially enjoyed the Olympic torch exhibition, the collection of Spartan armour, the virtual reality goggles, and the newly commissioned sculpture by Sam Jinks, The Messenger.
The staff are friendly and obviously proud of this remarkable little museum. Certainly worth the price of admission, this should be in the top 10 things to see in Melbourne, replacing, perhaps, it’s tatty neighbour, the Victoria market.
I especially enjoyed the Olympic torch exhibition, the collection of Spartan armour, the virtual reality goggles, and the newly commissioned sculpture by Sam Jinks, The Messenger.
The staff are friendly and obviously proud of this remarkable little museum. Certainly worth the price of admission, this should be in the top 10 things to see in Melbourne, replacing, perhaps, it’s tatty neighbour, the Victoria market.
Written 31 October 2023
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afong138
Sydney, Australia293 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A wonderful museum with many interesting & well presented displays.
The highlight is the permanent exhibition Heroes & Hoplites - warfare in Ancient Greece which features many exquisite & original helmets & other artefacts.
Staff are helpful & friendly.
The highlight is the permanent exhibition Heroes & Hoplites - warfare in Ancient Greece which features many exquisite & original helmets & other artefacts.
Staff are helpful & friendly.
Written 3 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,598 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Hellenic culture dates back to the ancient world, thousands of years ago. The displays at the Hellenic Museum concentrate on aspects of Greek civilization. The artefacts range from statues to utensils. There are many explanatory placards, which keep visitors informed. Anyone interested in the ancient world will be fascinated by the Hellenic Museum.
Written 22 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,598 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
Hellenic Museum is a chronicle of Greek civilization over thousands of years. There are two galleries downstairs and five upstairs. Many beautiful artifacts are on show, with creativity that demonstrates many aspects of the Hellenic world, from religion to warfare. One cannot separate the Greeks from the sea, as they spread out over the Mediterranean. This is a truly fascinating museum, it's easy to spend several hours here.
Written 1 June 2023
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Paul C
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Apr 2024 • Couples
It is a museum in tow parts: Historic and contemporary art. The historic is very good - we now know far more about the history of Greece and the revolution. The contemporary art exhibitions were the mian reason for the visit - good stuff! recommended.
Written 1 May 2024
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Ratna_BSBLS
Singapore, Singapore268 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Wonderful little museum, perfect when one have 2 hours to spare. Location is strategic and easily accessible. Entry fee of Aud 12/p for tourist.
Collection is also well presented, mixed between the olds and modern items, including photography, olympic torches with their stories and scuptures. Some scuptures have small inscription, would be good to have a printed version around it.
If you visit, have a go at the prophet box outside.
Collection is also well presented, mixed between the olds and modern items, including photography, olympic torches with their stories and scuptures. Some scuptures have small inscription, would be good to have a printed version around it.
If you visit, have a go at the prophet box outside.
Written 30 November 2023
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epsaros
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Feb 2014 • Friends
Melbourne really needed this establishment to represent it's large Greek diaspora and the Hellenic culture they hold dear. The historic building is fitting and the museum has recently secured a long term arrangement with the prestigious Benaki Museum of Athens. Lastly, I have found that the Greek cultural performances (music, theater etc) they organize is top notch.
Written 27 February 2014
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